World Refugee Day: Horn of Africa mothers struggle amid crisis
World Refugee Day: Horn of Africa mothers struggle amid crisis   In the Horn of Africa, the confluence of natural disasters and conflict has forced millions from their homes. As Islamic Relief marks World Refugee Day, we turn our attention to the enduring spirit of those who have been displaced. These are the stories of Amina [...]
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Islamic Relief Malaysia and IIUM Forge Strategic Partnership Through MoU Signing
BANGI, May 14, 2024 – A significant step towards enhancing humanitarian efforts was taken today as Islamic Relief Malaysia (IR Malaysia) and the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the IR Malaysia office. The formalization of the MoU saw Datuk Nur Iskandar A Samad, a Member of the Board [...]
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“My country, Sudan, is at imminent risk of collapse.”
It is 1 year since a brutal war erupted in Sudan (read here), pushing the country to the verge of famine and creating the world’s biggest displacement crisis. Many of Islamic Relief’s own staff have been deeply affected by the violence. Elsadig Elnour, Islamic Relief’s Country Director in Sudan, reflects on the events of the [...]
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A forgotten crisis: 1 year of brutal war in Sudan
On 15 April 2023, the lives of millions of Sudanese people were brutally ripped apart. Fierce street battles broke out in the usually peaceful capital city of Khartoum. Families fled as bullets and shells tore indiscriminately through heavily populated neighbourhoods and bodies piled high in the streets. Since then, a tornado of chaos has engulfed [...]
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International Women’s Day 2024: Siti Fadilah tidak jemu tabur bakti
Dikurniakan kehidupan yang baik dan stabil tidak sekali pun menjadikan wanita ini terus berada di zon selesa, malah kudrat yang ada disalurkan pula kepada mereka yang memerlukan melalui misi kemanusiaan yang disertainya sejak 17 tahun lalu. Berkesempatan menemui Siti Fadilah Mohd Hood, 41, baru-baru ini menyingkap pembabitan wanita ini dalam bidang kemanusiaan yang begitu dekat [...]
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International Women’s Day 2024: Women are still struggling for their basic needs
International women’s day 2024: Najah Almugahed, Gender Protection and Inclusion Advisor at Islamic Relief examines how the needs vs rights debate applies to women in humanitarian crises, calling for more aid to cover women’s basic needs. After nearly a decade residing away from home, I managed to go back for a visit last year. Home [...]
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